What is the cheapest way to get from Formby to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Oldham is to bus which costs £6 - £17 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Formby to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Formby to Oldham is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Barn Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Oldham King Street via Liverpool Lime Street and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Formby to Oldham?

The distance between Formby and Oldham is 51 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

How do I travel from Formby to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Formby to Oldham without a car is to train and tram via Liverpool Central which takes 1h 58m and costs £13 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Formby to Oldham?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Formby to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Oldham bus from?

Formby to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Oldham train from?

Formby to Oldham train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Where does the Formby to Oldham bus arrive?

Formby to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Oldham train arrive?

Formby to Oldham train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Oldham is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Formby to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3724+ hotels available in Oldham.

Formby to Oldham - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Oldham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram via Liverpool Central
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
1h 58m
£13–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3h 55m
£6–16
Drive 45.5 mi
1. Drive from Formby to Oldhamcar 45.5 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Oldhamtaxi 45.5 mi
57 min
£95–120
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
2h 53m
£12–35

Formby to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

266Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Formby, England and Oldham, England?

You can take a bus from Church Close to Barn Street via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 3h 55m.

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